Managing Consultant, EIA Flood Risk & Drainage Lead(Hybrid)

Erm; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM in Manchester is seeking a Managing Consultant, EIA Hydrologist / EIA Flood Risk Specialist to lead technical delivery for flood risk assessments and outline drainage design within EIAs and planning applications.

You will combine advanced technical expertise with project management and client engagement, delivering FRAs for major projects, guiding junior staff, and ensuring compliance with UK planning policy.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant subject.
• Proven experience delivering FRAs.
• Strong knowledge of UK planning policy, NPPF, and local authority requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and report writing skills.
• Experience reviewing others' work.
• Experience writing FRA proposals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver Flood Risk Assessments (FRA) for major projects ensuring compliance with UK policy.
• Provide input to EIAs and planning submissions, integrating flood risk and drainage.
• Manage data collection, hydrological modelling, and interpretation of flood maps and allowances.
• Liaise with regulators and clients to secure approvals.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to QA.

Skills

FRA delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Technical reporting

Project management

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Tools

FEH

Flood Modeller

HEC-RAS

InfoWorks ICM

ArcGIS

QGIS

Excel

Python/R

MS SharePoint

Job description

ERM in Manchester is seeking a Managing Consultant, EIA Hydrologist / EIA Flood Risk Specialist to lead technical delivery for flood risk assessments and outline drainage design within EIAs and planning applications.

You will combine advanced technical expertise with project management and client engagement, delivering FRAs for major projects, guiding junior staff, and ensuring compliance with UK planning policy.